SL vs ZIM Live, 1st ODI Match: Sri Lanka will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the first of the three-match ODI series. The first ODI will go all guns blazing at Pallekele Cricket Stadium – Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Both teams will look to approach the game with a positive perspective. Moreover, these two teams will be looking forward to taking the first lead in the three-match ODI series.
The team that wins the first game gets a mental advantage over the other as it makes their job much easier to win the series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will start the ODI series opener as the favourites.
They have a blend of youth and experience in their arsenal to outsmart the Zimbabwe cricket team. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will rely on collective efforts from the players.
Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka was the best performing batsman for the team last year.
Notably, he ended the year as the country’s highest run-scorer.
In fact, he is surely the player to watch out for in the ODI opener.
As far as the Zimbabwe cricket team is concerned, Regis Chakabva has been the team’s best batsman in 2021. He is surely one of the Zimbabwe players to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Apart from him, Zimbabwe will rely on the senior player Sean Williams to deliver the goods. He can help the team with the bat and ball. Although he didn’t play much ODI cricket last year. He will be looking forward to starting 2022 in a grand fashion.
SL vs ZIM Live: When and where will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe game take place?
The first ODI fixture between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will kick off at Pallekele Cricket Stadium – Kandy, Sri Lanka on January 16, Sunday.
SL vs ZIM Live: What is the venue of the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe game?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will kick off at Pallekele Cricket Stadium – Kandy, Sri Lanka.
What time will the Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe game start?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will get underway at 14:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe game?
Sony Pictures Network India has acquired the broadcasting rights show Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka in the country. Thus, fans in India can catch every snippet of cricketing action on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 1 HD. As far as online streaming is concerned, fans can switch to the SonyLIV app and website.
SL vs ZIM Live: Full squads of both the teams
Sri Lanka
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Minod Bhanuka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Pradeep, Praveen Jayawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Shiran Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Chamika Gunasekara, Kamindu Mendis
Zimbabwe
Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Milton Shumba, Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Tendai Chatara
